Author |
Message |
Neil Griffiths
Goo Roo NSW I have a Cadillac and a Supercharged Manual V8
Posts: 4957 Reg: 07-2005
| Hi all, I finally have it all completed for the 1UZ.( 1J and 2JZ are just around the corner ) NEW 9 inch Twin Plate Clutch System ( There is no other like this ) This will include what is shown in the picture ( Plus some other parts that are not shown ) You DO NOT get the front driveshaft, you will get the weld on part for the uni joint. You will have the choice of WHITE or BLACK shifter knob. Round piece of alloy in the pic is the gear stick I will make up. ( Latter I will have length options for you ) Included is a short shift assembly. Organic plate is not available just yet. Twin Cerametalic discs. Hard Anodized clutch legs. ALL parts are HI GRADE, there has been NO shortcuts. Ball park price is about $3,500 + GST + Shipping.
|
Jamie Richards
TryHard St.john's v8
Posts: 125 Reg: 06-2009
| SWEET!!!! |
James Buchan
TryHard Vic UZZ31 V8
Posts: 311 Reg: 10-2008
| Very niice! |
Hays Sleiman
Tinkerer Victoria UZZ31
Posts: 37 Reg: 11-2009
| will be getting VERY SOON!!!! CANT WAIT! |
Neil Griffiths
Goo Roo NSW I have a Cadillac and a Supercharged Manual V8
Posts: 4963 Reg: 07-2005
| Damo's car run yesterday at Wakefield Park, all went well. Mine is next |
Don Bagnall
Moderator New Zealand 2002 Ford Fairmont AUII 6 cyl.
Posts: 7585 Reg: 05-2005
| Excellent! |
Ken Yo
TryHard Victoria V8
Posts: 428 Reg: 08-2009
| So you're saying, if I find myself a t56 gearbox not from a VZ but from a VY? Then I need this kit and it fits all up? Hmm |
Ali Saeed
Goo Roo WA UZZ31
Posts: 2388 Reg: 09-2007
| and you can do it yourself(except the driveshaft mods) |
Neil Griffiths
Goo Roo NSW I have a Cadillac and a Supercharged Manual V8
Posts: 4978 Reg: 07-2005
|
|
Neil Griffiths
Goo Roo NSW I have a Cadillac and a Supercharged Manual V8
Posts: 4979 Reg: 07-2005
| T56 Adaption Cost List List inventory is, ( All prices plus shipping ) Flywheel / Cover Plate / Discs $2,530 AUD ( Current V8 Price, 6 Cyl TBA ) This is with Twin 5 PUK Ceramatalic Discs. Adapter $550 AUD Uni / Yolk / Weld on End $352 AUD Gear stick relocate / Short Shifter with no stick or ball $350 AUD Wires for Reverse and Speedo $55 AUD ( I have not made a speedo corrector as yet ) Gearstick and ball to be advised or can make your own. |
Ali Saeed
Goo Roo WA UZZ31
Posts: 2393 Reg: 09-2007
| hey Neil how come the gearstick is so long? possible to run a leather knob? |
Christian Somerville
DieHard South Australia UZZ31 V8 LTD
Posts: 663 Reg: 03-2009
| Short shifter |
Neil Griffiths
Goo Roo NSW I have a Cadillac and a Supercharged Manual V8
Posts: 4981 Reg: 07-2005
|
Ali Saeed wrote on Monday, May 31, 2010 - 02:47 pm:hey Neil how come the gearstick is so long
I made it that way Ali, I prefer a higher shift position, though I will make it a tad shorter, easier to start long than short, hard to add to short. I plan on getting some steel ones made, then you can put whatever knob you want on it, so long as it has the same thread as the stick I will make. Or, Easy enough to make ya own gearstick to your preference.
Christian Somerville wrote on Monday, May 31, 2010 - 05:41 pm:Short shifter
I have the short shift base on there. |
Aaron Mead
Goo Roo NT Celsior 1UZ-FE Mines, JZZ30 1.5JZ-GTE To4z
Posts: 2876 Reg: 03-2006
| Short shifter + Longer stick means hands closer to steering wheel, less time hands off steering wheel with changes still as fast as factory or faster= Short shift + short stick = synchros not enough time to catch up=shortened synchro life= |
Neil Griffiths
Goo Roo NSW I have a Cadillac and a Supercharged Manual V8
Posts: 4985 Reg: 07-2005
| For the serious track racer, this gear set is only $9,735 plus install into YOUR T56. This is ALL 6 gears. http://www.keislerauto.com/recent-news/the-all-new-road-a-track-6-speed.html There is a cheaper 1st - 4th gear set as well. Synchro's on 5th / 6th. |
James Buchan
DieHard Vic V8
Posts: 903 Reg: 10-2008
| I want a t56 in my Soarer. What box would you suggest getting it from Neil? A commodore or a falcon xr8? |
Neil Griffiths
Goo Roo NSW I have a Cadillac and a Supercharged Manual V8
Posts: 5023 Reg: 07-2005
| Commodore Only, The Ford T56 is different. LS1 V8 T56. |
Christian Somerville
Goo Roo South Australia UZZ31 V8 LTD
Posts: 1003 Reg: 03-2009
| Yeah the Ford one is made out of plastic and sticky tape. |
Hays Sleiman
TryHard Victoria UZZ31
Posts: 114 Reg: 11-2009
| In all fairness, I think they at least garauntee the sticker tape will last until u drive it outta the dealership... |
James Buchan
DieHard Vic V8
Posts: 906 Reg: 10-2008
| Ahh thanks for the reply guys. Now I know what to look for when I have the cash. |
Neil Griffiths
Goo Roo NSW I have a Cadillac and a Supercharged Manual V8
Posts: 5024 Reg: 07-2005
| http://cgi.ebay.com.au/T56-TREMEC-6-SPEED-GEN-3-V8-COMMODORE-VY-GEARBOX-/260674509122?pt=AU_Car_Part s_Accessories&hash=item3cb1695942#ht_500wt_1143 http://shop.ebay.com.au/?_from=R40&_trksid=p3907.m570.l1311&_nkw=tremec+t56&_sacat=See-All-Categorie s |
Christian Somerville
Goo Roo South Australia UZZ31 V8 LTD
Posts: 1004 Reg: 03-2009
| Mmm |
James Buchan
DieHard Vic V8
Posts: 909 Reg: 10-2008
| Mmmm indeed. That would make a huge change to the car. Stuff a shift kitted auto, manual is the only way. |
Christian Somerville
Goo Roo South Australia UZZ31 V8 LTD
Posts: 1005 Reg: 03-2009
| Manual V8 = classic. |
Allan Langford
TryHard Vic UZZ31
Posts: 134 Reg: 05-2010
| the kit looks good, lots of manual fan boys, looks like your on a winner Neil ;) anyone that does not want there auto box any more let me know i'll have it |
Ben Williams
Tinkerer VIC 1JZ VVTI
Posts: 66 Reg: 05-2009
| How hard are these to fit Neil? Much tunnel bashing needed? |
Neil Griffiths
Goo Roo NSW I have a Cadillac and a Supercharged Manual V8
Posts: 5026 Reg: 07-2005
| Rather easy to do with the guidance you get when the system is purchased |
Damien Smith
DieHard NSW Twin Turbo Manual UZZ31
Posts: 811 Reg: 07-2005
| It's a fantastic setup. The twin plate clutch is very forgiving too - I have no issues driving mine in traffic or getting the car on/off a trailer. |
Andy Losurdo
Tinkerer NSW v8 quad cam
Posts: 77 Reg: 02-2007
| my only concern is which plate on the tremec linkage are u using and does it align up in the centre of the leather boot surround on the manuel shift surround |
Neil Griffiths
Goo Roo NSW I have a Cadillac and a Supercharged Manual V8
Posts: 5028 Reg: 07-2005
| Why is that a concern to you ? My setup works like factory. Unless you are trying to make your own setup, then you have to do "the hard yards" and work it all out yourself. Be prepared to spend a lot of "wasted dollars" |
Andy Losurdo
Tinkerer NSW v8 quad cam
Posts: 79 Reg: 02-2007
| no nothing at all like that just was worried bout the length on my box compared to the auto thats all |
Damien Smith
DieHard NSW Twin Turbo Manual UZZ31
Posts: 820 Reg: 07-2005
| Neil's kit brings the shifter up in the factory location so you just need to get the manual TT trim with boot. |
Neil Griffiths
Goo Roo NSW I have a Cadillac and a Supercharged Manual V8
Posts: 5029 Reg: 07-2005
| Damo, He is installing his own T56 setup. So he is wanting me to tell him how I done it. |
Damien Smith
DieHard NSW Twin Turbo Manual UZZ31
Posts: 822 Reg: 07-2005
| gotcha |
Mark Donovan
DieHard Auckland V8 Limited
Posts: 826 Reg: 07-2005
| Neil - seeing as I have your extractors in my Soarer, that rules out me installing a W58 manual. I have driven a R154 Soarer before and my memory recall is that is not a smooth gearbox in terms of gear changes. How does the T56 compare to these two in terms of how it feels to drive, because I now need to decide which g/box I'm going with. Any thoughts would be appreciated. |
Neil Griffiths
Goo Roo NSW I have a Cadillac and a Supercharged Manual V8
Posts: 5052 Reg: 07-2005
| Hi Mark, Yes, the R154 is industrial to drive, hahaha, thats why its in the Hilux and Hiace The W58 is a nice smooth changer, but weaker, thats why Toyota only place it behind lower powered NA engines. The T56 is quite nice to drive with, can take some decent power upgrades, you have the double overdrive for the highway, put a Supra 3.2 diff in and you will cruising @ 300pkh, hahaha Gearstick lengths are easy to change, as with my T56 shifter relocator, the stick becomes straight. I must admit, I do prefer the T56 over the others ( I should have done this years ago instead of the R154 with the 1JZ clutch assembly ) The T56 clears my extractors very well. If you use an R154 or W58 with my extractors, you will have to use an internal slave cylinder in the bellhousing. |
Mark Donovan
DieHard Auckland V8 Limited
Posts: 827 Reg: 07-2005
| Many thanks for the reply, Neil, very much appreciated. : ) |
Ray Dowling
Newbie NSW V8
Posts: 3 Reg: 06-2017
| Neil are you still doing any Soarer gearbox conversions? I know you have had a change of jobs. I just need some advice on doing a manual conversion on a V8 Soarer. |